The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-03-05
VOL. XXII.-NO. 20.

The Federal Union-it must and shall be
preserved It was Democratic Presi
dent, James Monroe, who boldly pro.
claimed the grand doctrine that bears his
name, which has ever since prevented the
extension of European domination on this
continent
Gov, Foraker, of Ohio, asserted at this
same Republican Club dinner substantial
ly that there had nothing ever occurred in
the history of the country prior to 1861 of
any great consequence, or that was par
ticularly worthy either of the gratitude or
the admiration of mankind. This is a
remarkable claim indeed. He seems to be
one of that class of people who are blind to
everything that occurred before the war.
He refuses to believe in the wisdom, the
patriotism or the glory of our fathers, but
is content with that selfeSteem which ap-
preciates only the present
His statement is answered by over sew
enty years Unsuccessful government; by the
valor of free people, who during that
period boldly maintained and enforced their
rights at home and abroad; by the blood of
gallant soldiers shed on the fields of Mex
leo; by our brilliant naval victories on the
lakes; by the unparalleled increase of our
national domain; by the wonderful feats of
our artisans in the invention and construc-
tions of telegraphs and railroads; by the
matchless eloquence of our orators and the
varied achievements of our statesmen, rem
dering their names illustrious in the worlds |
history.
Men who decline to recognize any other
achievements as worthy of gratitude or ad-
miration except those accomplished by or
incident to war alone, fail to comprehend
the true mission of government, and are
only blind because they will not see. War
has accomplished much, but it must not be
forgotten that
Peace hath her victories no less renowned. than
war"
| tell the honorable gentleman from
Ohio that the glory and greatness of the
country were well established by its Demo
cratic soldiers and statesmen long before he
was born. Long before the Republican
party came into being the nation was pros
porous and rich; its carrying trade in
American bottoms was greater than now;
its industries fourished; its broad acres
we're well titled; its laborers were contented
and happy. Mr.. Depew and Gov. Foraker,
before recklessly assailing the grand old
party that has existed almost from the be-
ginning of the government-be belittling its
'ecord and impugning its patriotism
should have made themselves familiar with
he simple facts of our national history.
at may not be amiss, also, while making
to remind them of the record !
md status of their own party. Brought /
nto life originally upon sectional issue,
t has ever since continued to be sectional
,arty, having no substantial foothold in a
bird of the States in the Union. 1t ap-
,eals to prejudice and interests which for !
eope Il tsssG tRsSaRIDs Pe.9e national party or
S sel6shness. So far as the COT oi en9
arge is concerned it has been minoEeil {
,arty every since its existence. In tro& !
,lesome times, under the false pretenses of
it trampled upon the rights of !
he people, it usurped arbitrary power, it i
a5isdad the personal liberty of the citizens, !
~ riohf of hahaaa comma